Programme
What’s on at Drugs and Alcohol Today?
The theme for this year’s Drugs and Alcohol Today is ‘New Decade, New Challenges’. The event explores the future direction of policy and practice in UK drug and alcohol services through the exhibition, seminar programme and zones.
Drug and Alcohol Today is only £20 to attend and is free to people using services.
View the quick guide to this year's event
The exhibition
- Solutions Action Management
- Daniels Healthcare
- Perry Clayman Project
- ILLY Computer Systems
- Quantum Diagnostics
- Adfam
- Bosence Farm Community
- Inishfree
- Compass
- TTP Recovery Communities
- Ravenscourt
- Frontier Medical Group
- Exchange Supplies
- Kenward Trust
- Nal Von Minden
- MMC International BV
- The Retreat
- Open University
- London Borough of Camden
- Blithe Computer Systems
- Medacx Ltd
- Royal Society for Public Health
- ANA Treatment Centres
- Phoenix Futures
- Clinical Psychology Associates
- NHS Camden/ Camden PCT
- EATA
The seminar programme
New decade, new challenges - responding to changing patterns of substance misuse
Chair:
Speakers:
David Brindle, The Guardian
Martin Barnes - CEO, DrugScope
Don Shenker - CEO, Alcohol Concern
TOP's Data Proves Drug Services Work
Chair:
Speakers:
John Jolly, Blenheim CDP
Gary Stillwell, Institute of Psychiatry
Brian Dalton Blenheim CDP
Young People and Drugs
Chair:
Speakers:
Harry Shapiro
Diederik Martens, Young Persons Drug and Alcohol Worker KCA (UK), Young Persons Service
Dr Ornella Corazza, The Psychonaut Project, University of Hertfordshire
Families, drugs and alcohol; new challenges and developments
Chair:
Speakers:
Vivienne Evans, Adfam Chief Executive
Natalie Pallier, Domestic Violence, Substance Use and Families Project Coordinator, Adfam
Oliver Standing, Policy and Workforce Development Coordinator, Adfam
Joss Smith, Head of Policy and Regional Development, Adfam
Workforce development … where are we now?
Chair:
Carole Sharma, FDAP
Drugs Awareness Zone: States of the nation
A series of workshops featuring Andy McNicoll, Communications Officer, DrugScope, providing a summary of some of the major substances on the UK drug scene.
It will look at some of the major trends in the heroin, cannabis, cocaine and ecstasy markets – the cornerstones of the UK drug trade. It will also look at some of the ‘new kids on the block’ – substances that have gained popularity in recent years, such as ketamine, GBL, mephedrone and the online trade in so-called ‘legal highs’. This session is particularly relevant to people who are new to the substance misuse field, or those who want to refresh their knowledge of some of the major drug trends.
DrugScope is the national membership organisation for the drug sector and one of the UK’s leading centres of expertise on drugs. Publications include the Drug Treatment at the Crossroads report, The Essential Guide to Drugs and Alcohol information book and Druglink magazine – which conducts an annual survey of the latest trends in the UK drug market. More information is available at www.drugscope.org.uk
Learning & Development Zone
The Learning & Development Zone is the space to find out about a wide range of opportunities for training and qualifications for staff and volunteers, as well as innovative learning pathways for service users.
By visiting the interactive display area, you will have the opportunity to discuss your learning needs with professional trainers, find out about accredited programmes for clients and volunteers, and sign up to latest courses and qualifications.
Blenheim CDP will be offering ‘taster’ workshops which will give you a real insight into some of their key programmes.
The SUDRG, (Service Users Drug Reference Group), are a unique service user group who, in partnership with K & C DAAT and Blenheim CDP, have designed and implemented a Tier 2, socially based weekend and evening service. For the past 4 years they have been providing a range of activities for clients and act as an out of hours support and referral centre.
Workshops
An insight into working with RELS (Recovery, Engagement and Life Skills, ITEP & BTEI)
Blenheim CDP ITEP Team
Service user training, volunteering and rock & roll
Blenheim CDP and Kensington & Chelsea SUDRG (Service Users Drug Reference Group)
An insight into working with RELS (Recovery, Engagement and Life Skills, ITEP & BTEI)
Blenheim CDP ITEP Team
Service user training, volunteering and rock & roll
Blenheim CDP and Kensington & Chelsea SUDRG (Service Users Drug Reference Group)
How to Book
Telephone
0844 880 5061